Will AI Replace Broadcast Technicians?

Report equipment problems, ensure that repairs are made, and make emergency repairs to equipment when necessary and possible.

Semi-structured task combining routine and non-routine responsibilities.

Monitor and log transmitter readings.

Semi-structured cognitive task involving analysis, inspection, or monitoring.

Maintain programming logs as required by station management and the Federal Communications Commission.

Software coding, programming, or application development task highly susceptible to automated generation.

Monitor strength, clarity, and reliability of incoming and outgoing signals, and adjust equipment as necessary to maintain quality broadcasts.

Semi-structured cognitive task involving analysis, inspection, or monitoring.

Observe monitors and converse with station personnel to determine audio and video levels and to ascertain that programs are airing.

Semi-structured cognitive task involving analysis, inspection, or monitoring.

Preview scheduled programs to ensure that signals are functioning and programs are ready for transmission.

Semi-structured cognitive task involving analysis, inspection, or monitoring.

Play and record broadcast programs, using automation systems.

Routine cognitive or manual task with high vulnerability to automation.

Set up, operate, and maintain broadcast station computers and networks.

Semi-structured task combining routine and non-routine responsibilities.

Select sources from which programming will be received or through which programming will be transmitted.

Software coding, programming, or application development task highly susceptible to automated generation.

Install broadcast equipment, troubleshoot equipment problems, and perform maintenance or minor repairs, using hand tools.

Complex problem-solving, strategic leadership, or high-empathy task requiring human judgment.

Substitute programs in cases where signals fail.

Semi-structured task combining routine and non-routine responsibilities.

Control audio equipment to regulate volume and sound quality during radio and television broadcasts.

Semi-structured task combining routine and non-routine responsibilities.

Design and modify equipment to employer specifications.

Complex problem-solving, strategic leadership, or high-empathy task requiring human judgment.

Record sound onto tape or film for radio or television, checking its quality and making adjustments where necessary.

Routine cognitive or manual task with high vulnerability to automation.

Schedule programming or read television programming logs to determine which programs are to be recorded or aired.

Software coding, programming, or application development task highly susceptible to automated generation.

Edit broadcast material electronically, using computers.

Semi-structured task combining routine and non-routine responsibilities.

Develop employee work schedules.

Complex problem-solving, strategic leadership, or high-empathy task requiring human judgment.

Instruct trainees in use of television production equipment, filming of events, and copying and editing graphics or sound onto videotape.

Routine cognitive or manual task with high vulnerability to automation.

Align antennae with receiving dishes to obtain the clearest signal for transmission of broadcasts from field locations.

Semi-structured task combining routine and non-routine responsibilities.

Regulate the fidelity, brightness, and contrast of video transmissions, using video console control panels.

Semi-structured task combining routine and non-routine responsibilities.

Make commercial dubs.

Semi-structured task combining routine and non-routine responsibilities.

Determine the number, type, and approximate location of microphones needed for best sound recording or transmission quality, and position them appropriately.

Routine cognitive or manual task with high vulnerability to automation.

Organize recording sessions and prepare areas, such as radio booths and television stations, for recording.

Routine cognitive or manual task with high vulnerability to automation.

Set up and operate portable field transmission equipment outside the studio.

Semi-structured task combining routine and non-routine responsibilities.

Give technical directions to other personnel during filming.

Complex problem-solving, strategic leadership, or high-empathy task requiring human judgment.

Prepare reports outlining past and future programs, including content.

Semi-structured task combining routine and non-routine responsibilities.

Discuss production requirements with clients.

Semi-structured task combining routine and non-routine responsibilities.